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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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